Megan Robinson, CMC®

Contributor

Megan Robinson is a personal finance expert, Certified Money Coach (CMC)®, and host of the DollarSprout Podcast. A former Managing Editor at DollarSprout, Megan is passionate about empowering people to take control of their finances, align their money with their values, and build lean businesses that support their dreams without feeling restricted.

Megan’s financial journey began after a wake-up call early in her career, which inspired her to pay off over $25,000 in debt and save enough money to leave her corporate job. Since then, she has worked to make financial education accessible and actionable for others. Her expertise has been featured in U.S. News & World Report, Credit Karma, Discover, Girlboss, The Points Guy, and more.

Megan holds a bachelor’s degree in finance with a concentration in financial planning from Virginia Tech. When she’s not hosting the podcast or coaching, Megan enjoys hiking, playing fetch with her dog Benny, cozying up with a good book at her favorite café, and teaching yoga and mindfulness.

Education

  • Virginia Tech: B.S. in Finance, Concentration in Financial Planning

Media Mentions

189 Side Hustle Ideas for Making Extra Money in Your Spare Time

Everyone can benefit from making more money. Whether you’re paying off student loans, building your emergency savings fund, or saving for a down payment on a house, increasing your income can help you reach your goal faster. More people are becoming savvy to this fact every year. In a recent DollarSprout survey, 57% of respondents…

Megan Robinson, CMC® 29 Dec

Capital One Shopping Review: What We Love (and Hate) About It

I suffer from a common shopper’s conundrum: I love finding creative ways to save money, but hate wasting time looking around for a deal. In the past, every time I would get ready to check out online, I’d open a new tab and type “[site name] coupon codes” into Google. Sometimes I’d search through pages…

Megan Robinson, CMC® 08 May

How to Make Money as an Airbnb Host (Beginner’s Guide)

Perhaps you saw a headline on the news that had some eye popping numbers (like CNBC’s recent feature on one man who made $360,000 in 4 years as an Airbnb host).[1] Or maybe it was the painful conversation you had to sit through as your friend bragged about how they made $600 from their Airbnb…

Megan Robinson, CMC® 20 Aug

How to Become a Freelance Writer: 6 Tips From a $200K Earner

Content marketing is in high demand and businesses all over the world are in constant need of new and unique content. This presents a great opportunity for individuals looking to learn how to become a freelance writer or start an online job with the freedom to work wherever they want. Blog posts and other short…

Megan Robinson, CMC® 14 Aug

56 Legit Ways to Make Money Online

Embarking on the journey to make money online can be as exciting as it is lucrative. With the digital world at your fingertips, countless opportunities await to turn your skills, hobbies, or even your unused internet connection into a steady income stream. Whether you’re a stay-at-home parent, a student, or just looking to supplement your…

Megan Robinson, CMC® 26 Jun

Emergency Fund: How Much You Should Save (with Calculator)

I can’t tell you the number of times my emergency fund has saved me and my bank account.  There was that time my dog got sick and I ended up with thousands of dollars in vet bills. And the year when my trusty old Subaru went on the fritz. Let’s also not forget the day…

Megan Robinson, CMC® 29 Nov

35 Best Places to Sell Your Shoes Online for Cash

Selling your used shoes for cash is a great way to declutter your space and make some extra money in the process. Plus, putting your secondhand clothes and shoes back into circulation reduces waste by keeping them out of the garbage. Craigslist and eBay used to be the only ways to sell used stuff online….

Megan Robinson, CMC® 19 Nov

How to Build an Email List Fast (A Step-by-Step Guide for Bloggers)

Are you one of the many bloggers who can’t seem to figure out how to build an email list? Everywhere you turn you read other bloggers saying how important it is to grow and nurture your list. “The money is in the list,” they say. Many successful bloggers claim that failing to grow their email…

Megan Robinson, CMC® 06 Nov

How One Couple Saved $600K and Retired to Van Life by 28

Van life has received a lot of attention over the last several years. Many of the people you hear about living in a van full time are part of the FIRE movement — financial independence and retiring early. If you’re not familiar with FIRE, consider the following. More and more people are taking a stand…

Megan Robinson, CMC® 05 Nov

Instacart Shopper Review 2025: How It Works, Pay & Earning Tips

One of the first side hustles I ever tried was driving for Uber. As much as I enjoyed meeting new people and learning new areas in my city, there were many times I wished I could earn the same amount of money without having to drive strangers around in my car. After a long day…

Megan Robinson, CMC® 25 Oct